Monte Plata Province, Dominican Republic
Cuenca
Cuenca is a locality in Monte Plata Province, Dominican Republic. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time02:51
18.82° N, 70.13° WElevation 170 mUTC−4 · Atlantic Standard Time
October: high / low32° / 21°
Rain this month192mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cuenca at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:39 · 18:1111 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:29Next holiday9 NovemberConstitution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in September
Coolest month17°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
158 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
76 mm of rain
Weather in Cuenca
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 99%
Today26 Oct32°23°2.5 mm
Tue27 Oct33°23°1.8 mm
Wed28 Oct32°22°3.9 mm
Thu29 Oct32°21°4.1 mm
Fri30 Oct32°21°3.7 mm
Sat31 Oct33°21°2.6 mm
Sun1 Nov34°22°1.4 mm
Mon2 Nov30°21°1.7 mm
Tue3 Nov30°22°9.6 mm
When to go to Cuenca
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 63 | 61 | 55 | 47 | 41 | 37 | 33 | 36 | 31 | 36 | 43 | 49 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 31° | 29° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 97 | 76 | 84 | 131 | 252 | 169 | 178 | 194 | 184 | 192 | 158 | 107 |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
What's on in Cuenca
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Cuenca
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Dominican Republic seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Cuenca
Earthquakes around Cuenca
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days31magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195054magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record30within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.9Juan Dolio 51 km ↓1984 · 125 km
6.6Joba Arriba 19 km ↙1953 · 75 km
6.5Zona Colonial 54 km ↓1971 · 99 km
6.5Matanzas 3 km ↑1962 · 69 km
Towns and villages around Cuenca
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Jina1.4 kmRío Verde2.4 kmLa Majagua2.5 kmLa Cuaba3 kmLa Jabilla3.8 kmLa Boca de la Cuaba4 kmEl Llano4.2 kmLos Mosquitos4.8 kmZayas4.9 kmMorey5.5 kmLa Laguna5.5 kmPiedroso5.7 kmEl Camarón5.7 kmLos Algarrobos5.9 kmLos Guineos6.4 kmRío Verde6.9 kmEl Placer7.2 kmMarcelo7.2 kmLa Parcela7.2 kmMáyiga Arriba7.3 kmArroyo El Rancho7.3 kmEl Muñeco7.4 kmLos Capaces7.7 kmLa Cuchilla7.8 kmPiedra Azul8.1 kmGuanumita8.1 kmColorado8.3 kmEl Zapote8.3 kmEl Salto8.4 kmOzama Arriba9.3 kmJagua Mocha9.7 kmPepe Pérez9.9 kmGuanuma9.9 kmMata Bestia9.9 kmLa Lamedora10 kmLos Bañaderos10 kmPiedrosito10 kmPiedra Grande10 kmLa Joya10 kmEl Naranjo10 kmBlas Núñez11 kmPalo Bonito11 kmLa Cuneta11 kmRío Arriba11 kmPantoíta11 kmEl Consuelo11 kmEl Manguito11 kmEl Mulo11 kmCeiba de la Botijuelo11 kmPiedroso11 kmSan Antonio12 kmDajao12 kmLa Jagua Abajo12 kmEl Caimito12 kmPantoa12 kmYamasá12 kmCercadillo13 kmLa Cuchilla13 kmMaimoncito13 kmMaimón13 kmEl Mogote13 kmLos Ranchitos13 kmPalo Prieto13 kmLa Colorada14 kmEl Rincón14 kmLa Cruz14 kmLos Lanos14 kmLa Felícita14 kmEl Ranchito14 kmResolí15 kmLa Mata Cimarrona15 km
Places near Cuenca
1.4 km
La Jina
Dominican Republic
2.4 km
Río Verde
Dominican Republic
2.5 km
La Majagua
Dominican Republic
3 km
La Cuaba
Dominican Republic
3.8 km
La Jabilla
Dominican Republic
4 km
La Boca de la Cuaba
Dominican Republic
4.2 km
El Llano
Dominican Republic
4.8 km
Los Mosquitos
Dominican Republic
4.9 km
Zayas
Dominican Republic
5.5 km
Morey
Dominican Republic
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cuenca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cuenca.
What is the hottest month in Cuenca?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Cuenca?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cuenca?
November is the wettest month with about 158 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.